as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls
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Recent Examples of shiny
Keeping the steamer 6 inches away and avoiding prolonged, direct contact are advised to prevent scorching, stiffening, or permanent shiny marks.
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Osvaldo displayed a handful of shiny quarters.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Left fielder Ian Happ, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and second baseman Nico Hoerner each accepted the bright and shiny trophies before the Cubs played host to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Running the gamut from inventive heels to shiny boots, attendees wore exciting footwear styles from a variety of brands for the dressy occasion.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for shiny
Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Osvaldo displayed a handful of shiny quarters.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Left fielder Ian Happ, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and second baseman Nico Hoerner each accepted the bright and shiny trophies before the Cubs played host to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Running the gamut from inventive heels to shiny boots, attendees wore exciting footwear styles from a variety of brands for the dressy occasion.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for shiny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
Adjective
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.—
Josh Makower,
STAT,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Happy, glowing, ready-for-life me.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The piece creates a gently glowing, romantic atmosphere that segues perfectly with an evening informed by the storied garden design of Northern Italy.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
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The gothic building, opened in 1927, was first named Hammerstein's Theatre in honor of owner Arthur Hammerstein’s father, Oscar Hammerstein I, who helped develop New York’s luminous Times Square.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Try the entire collection, which includes a 16-shadow palette, luminous blush, and two brushes for less than $90.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The food is rustic and cosmopolitan at once — bright, monumental salads, whole carrots and leeks baptized by fire, skeins of pasta, and Parmigiano snowing down — but the secret is the seeming effortlessness.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Eventually, Delta switched the shuttle to one of the main terminals, and in 2021 Spirit moved into the Marine Air Terminal, bringing its bright-yellow livery and ultra-discount business model with it.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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In the garden, bumblebees, hummingbirds, and butterflies can be found flitting among the dazzling blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Experimental, playful and dazzling, the EGOT winner’s best fashion moments have featured at awards shows, red carpets and more.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
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Michalle is petite, good-natured, and very pretty, with dark eyes and a radiant smile.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Tay Lautner and Kelly Rizzo are radiant at The Dear Media x Pinterest VIP Creator Dinner in Los Angeles.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Powdered pearl blonde Think about the color of pearls, with their base cream shade and shimmering gray overtone.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
10 May 2026
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As for glam, Chopra Jonas opted for a shimmering deep berry lip, a pop of pink blush and a golden smokey eye.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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